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6 things you need to know at dawn on Thursday, October 31st

6 things you need to know at dawn on Thursday, October 31st

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – 6 News Daybreak has the headlines you need to know to start your Thursday.

Papillion man in court Thursday on charges of assaulting former U.S. senator in 2023

A Papillion man is due in court Thursday to face sentencing in 2023 Attack by former Arizona Senator Martha McSally.

The incident occurred along the Bob Kerry Footbridge. McSally said she was jogging on the service road near the I-480 underpass at the time 26 year old Dominic Henton attacked her.

“I’m doing well. I found myself in a fight, flight or freeze situation and I chose to fight,” she said in an Instagram post.

Henton was arrested and charged with assault with the intent to commit sexual abuse.

McSally is an opinion is expected on Thursday in Pottawattamie County District Court.

The hearing begins at 10:30 a.m

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Omaha police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run

The police have identified the man killed in hit-and-run just before midnight on Monday.

Michael Schoemann, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by an SUV in the area of ​​61st and L streets.

OPD is looking for the suspicious vehiclewhich they believe is a gray 2013 to 2017 Chevy Traverse. Damage was reported to the front bumper and passenger side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle or its location is asked to submit an anonymous tip through Omaha Crime Stoppers.

Rusty’s first alarm forecast: Dry and cool for the trick-or-treaters!

This is reported by senior chief meteorologist Rusty Lord Rain showers on Thursday morning leave the subway.

“Clear skies, light winds and slowly dropping temperatures should make for a great evening,” says Lord.

He expects a high 54 degreeswith temperatures reaching 40°C around 7 p.m

“All of this sets up a great forecast for trick-or-treaters that hopefully feels better than last year,” Lord says.

A month-long burn ban is now in effect in Douglas County was repealedas the rain on Wednesday brought relief.

Coverage of Nebraska’s medical marijuana petition process resumes Thursday

Trial in a lawsuit against the sponsors who got Medical Marijuana Petitions on the ballot in November. continues on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The trial began Tuesday, a week before Election Day.

In the wake of Charges filed The state is questioning the validity of Fast against two officers 100,000 signatures between two petitions.

“The state says the evidence allegedly impacts petitions collected in at least 71 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, blaming seven notaries and three petition collectors,” says 6 News reporter Brian Mastre.

Nebraskans are already voting on Initiatives 437 and 438. If adopted by the voters in its current formOne ballot initiative allows patients to purchase medical marijuana, while the other allows companies to sell it.

6 News reporter Brian Mastre will be on site for our coverage.

Offutt Air Force Base opens new resource center

Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue opens a “Nebraska Resource Center” on Offutt Main Exchange.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to mark the occasion on Thursday at 10 a.m.

According to a press release, it is the “first of its kind in the country.” The center will provide military, veteran and dependent support services.

“This innovative center is part of Nebraska’s effort to retain military members and their families in the state after military service,” a news release said.

The US Air Force recently announced its plans to do so Activate a new wing at Offutt in Bellevue.

Halloween events will take place in the Omaha metro on Thursday

There are several events taking place across the Omaha metro on Thursday to celebrate Halloween!

La Vista Community Center is hosting an event with haystack rides, trick-or-treating and free hot dogs on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Florence Community Center hosts an event for children up to six years old with arts and crafts, toys and games.

Skinny Bones pumpkin patch Blair will host a trick-or-treat event on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with weekday admission.

Schramm Education Center Gretna will host fall learning activities and live animals on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The regular entrance fees also apply.

Several churches in the metro area are hosting Halloween events on Thursday evening: River of Life, StoneBridge Fremont and Southwest Church of Christ.

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